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SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY). Built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. and designed by Ed Dubois, the boat was first built in 1984. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 10.26. Its sail area/displacement ratio 45.14. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo Penta, runs on Diesel.

SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the seahawk 34 (westerly).

SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) was designed by Ed Dubois.

Who builds SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY)?

SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) is built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd..

When was SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) first built?

SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) was first built in 1984.

How long is SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY)?

SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY) is 8.23 m in length.

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Introduction

The Seahawk developed into 9 different yachts all using the Seahawk hull and was originally introduced to replace the Discuss (W33) and to fill a gap between the Fulmar and the Corsair models.

A very successful boat which sailed well and with a spacious, well appointed interior.

Sister yachts include the Seahawk 35 , Oceandream , Oceanquest 35 CC , Oceanquest 35 AC , Falcon 34 , Falcon 35 , Kestrel , and Riviera 35 .

Seahawk 34 Statistics

Keel width at leading edge 77", width at trailing edge 84"

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The Westerly Vulcan 34 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The  Westerly Vulcan 34, a sloop-rigged motor-sailor  was designed by  Jack Laurent Giles  and built in the UK by  Westerly Marine Ltd.

Published Specification for the Westerly Vulcan 34

Underwater Profile:  Twin keels & skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  34'0"  ( 10.4m)

Waterline Length:  28'5"  ( 8.7m)

Beam:  11'9"  ( 3.6m)

Draft:  4'3"  ( 1.3m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop

Displacement:  15,602lb (7,077kg)

Designer:  Jack Laurent Giles

Builder:  Westerly Marine Ltd. (UK)

Year First Built:  1980

Year Last Built:  1984

Number Built:  42

Published Design Ratios for the Westerly Vulcan 34

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  14.7

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  44.7

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  303

4. Comfort Ratio:  30.1

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.9

Read more about these  Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Westerly Vulcan 34

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 14.7 suggests that the Westerly Vulcan 34 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44.7 means that the Westerly Vulcan 34 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 303, tells us the Westerly Vulcan 34 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 30.1 suggests that crew comfort of a Westerly Vulcan 34 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 indicates that a Westerly Vulcan 34 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

More about the Westerly Vulcan...

The Westerly Vulcan is a powerful and sturdy boat, with a displacement of over 15,000 lbs and a ballast of almost 7,000 lbs. It has a sloop rig with a masthead genoa and a mainsail with slab reefing. The sail area is about 600 sq ft, which gives the boat a moderate sail performance, but enough to keep it moving in light winds. The boat also has a reliable diesel engine, either a Volvo of 45 or 60 hp, or a Lombardini of 45 hp, depending on the model. The engine is located under the saloon floor, with excellent access from all sides. The boat is steered by a single wheel in the cockpit, or by a hydraulic wheel in the deck saloon.

Accommodation The Westerly Vulcan has a very spacious and comfortable interior, with up to seven berths in three separate cabins plus the saloon. The layout is as follows:

• Forward cabin with a V-berth that can be converted into a double berth, with storage lockers and shelves.
• Heads compartment to port, with a marine toilet, sink and shower.
• Double cabin to starboard, with a narrow double berth that extends under the saloon settee, and a hanging locker.
• Deck saloon with an L-shaped settee and table to port, which can be lowered to form another double berth. To starboard, there is an interior steering position with instruments and controls, and another settee that can be used as a single berth.
• Galley to port, aft of the saloon settee, with a two-burner stove with oven and grill, a sink with hot and cold water, and ample storage space.
• Navigation station to starboard, aft of the interior wheel, with a chart table and swing-out seat. Behind the seat, there is a single passage berth that leads to the aft storage locker.
• Aft storage locker under the cockpit, accessible from the passage berth or from the cockpit hatch. This locker is very large and can store sails, tools, spare parts, or even a portable generator.

The interior of the Westerly Vulcan is well-lit and ventilated by several windows and hatches. The deck saloon offers panoramic views of the surroundings and allows the crew to stay warm and dry while sailing or at anchor. The woodwork is of high quality and gives the boat a cozy and traditional feel.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Westerly Vulcan is made of solid fiberglass with no core material. It has a moderate freeboard and a flared bow that helps to keep the boat dry in choppy seas. The deck is also made of fiberglass with balsa core for stiffness. It has molded non-skid surfaces and wide side decks for easy movement. The cockpit is large and deep, with high coamings for protection. It has two large lockers for storage and an opening hatch to access the aft locker. The cockpit also has an emergency tiller that can be fitted to the rudder stock if needed.

The deck saloon is the most distinctive feature of the Westerly Vulcan. It has a curved windshield and sliding windows on both sides. It also has two hatches on the roof for ventilation. The deck saloon provides excellent visibility and shelter for the crew, as well as an alternative steering position.

The boat also has a powerful engine that can push it along at 6 knots in calm conditions or against the current. The boat has a fuel tank of 40 gallons and a water tank of 60 gallons, which give it a good range and autonomy.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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Vulcan 34 westerly

The vulcan 34 westerly is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by laurent giles and partners ltd and built in fiberglass by westerly marine construction ltd. between 1980 and 1984., 42 units have been built..

The Vulcan 34 westerly is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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1988 Westerly Falcon Sloop, 34'

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Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Westerly Falcon Sloop, 34’, 1988 sailboat for sale in good condition and ready to travel. located in Okeechobee City Florida

LOA: 34’ Beam : 12’3” Draft : 4’8” Engine : Volvo model 2003 28 hp with 767 original hours, shifts and runs like new. good sails and equipment

this blue water boat will get you there.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Aft cabin version of SEAHAWK 34/35. Renamed FALCON 35 (w/extended stern). Draft for twin keel vers.: 4.92’.

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